Heart Disease
Questions and Answers
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- I am a 43 year old woman that found out a year ago that I had a severe mitral regurgitation. I have extreme fatigue to the point that I have no energy when I get home from work and if I sit for just a few minutes I could just fall asleep without hesitation...
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- What is a MUGA test? A MUGA test, aka multiple gated acquisition scan, is a nuclear medicine scan that assesses blood flow and pumping of the heart.
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- My father was recently diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Should he be taking a daily dose of aspirin?
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- Is discomfort after angioplasty normal? My parent had stents put in and has had discomfort, chest pain, arm pain, and sweating since the angioplasty.
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- My 72-year-old father had a heart attack, and an angiogram showed that he needs bypass surgery as soon as possible. But he just won't do it. He says that he's sure he won't be the same person he is now, that his life will never be the same. If he doesn't have the surgery, the doctor says he'll probably die...
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- What does it mean when a person has triple heart bypass and has to get a ring in their heart?
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- I am 73 years old and am wondering if I should be concerned about a heart attack since I don't have any hair on my feet or much hair on my body anywhere.
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- High triglyceride levels are dangerous to heart health. Know what triglycerides are and how to lower your levels.
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- I suffer from angina and been suffering with a burning sensation above my right chest. Does that normally happen with people suffering angina?
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